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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,151.72, 39,197.16 and 12,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,151.72, 39,197.16 and 12,082.20 is: 18,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,151.72 : 39,197.16 = 12,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,151.72/39,197.16 = 12,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,151.72x = 39,197.16 × 12,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,151.72x = 473,587,926.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,587,926.55/26,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.25

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